Supporting Local Businesses with Real Roots - Old Mumbai Ice Cream

TusharSuradkar · June 24, 2025, 1:30pm

Taking inspiration from @Supriyadevkar’s visit to the locally grown ice cream called the Old Mumbai Ice Cream, and the subsequent visit by @AjitThite to an outlet in Miraj, I searched for a franchise on Google Maps and found no less than 4 of these very close to my residence in Pune.

To get there, I walked for 2 kilometers from my residence in Pune to the nearest bus stop.

Note that this bus stop does not have a shed, nor a shade, so carry an umbrella when it is raining, as I did today.

Bus #114 took me up to the expressway.

I alighted at the Sadanand Corner bus stop where Baner Road intersects the Expressway.

Then I walked about a kilometer to reach the ice cream parlor.

Here are a few photos of the interiors that show the ordering area and the menu on display.

Here is a view of the ice cream flavors available

I tried my favorite Anjeer Figs flavor and found it to be delicious
Although they did not have real Figs Anjeer cuts, the ice cream was natural and creamy.

I always order this flavor at a new ice cream parlor to compare their taste.

They served it in a disposable paper cup, showing their commitment towards sustainability

Here’s some more of their interior decoration and their latest flavors on the storefront.

They have ample parking, so visiting there next time with local guides or my family should not be a problem.

A metro station is opening right in front of the Old Mumbai Ice Cream Parlor, but that is at least a year away.

Another important point about this local business is that they are LGBT+ friendly.

This post is in response to the challenges by:

Mohdmohdaljaman · June 24, 2025, 1:34pm

@TusharSuradkar تحياتي نعم انه عمل عظيم دعم الناس والرفع من معنوياتهم.ارجو لك النجاح والصحه

K.K.Sharma · June 24, 2025, 3:14pm

Wow! What a fantastic and flavorsome response to multiple challenges, dear @TusharSuradkar ji

Thank you so much for tagging me and connecting your ice cream adventure with the sustainability initiative. I truly appreciate how you’ve spotlighted local businesses while also emphasizing eco-conscious choices like using disposable paper cups

Supporting real roots and encouraging public transport or walking — this is a delicious way to promote SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Your post is not just a treat for the taste buds but also an inspiration for thoughtful contributions on Google Maps.

MathanVibranarayan · June 24, 2025, 5:22pm

@TusharSuradkar sir thank you for sharing this beautiful story!
I truly enjoyed reading about Old Mumbai Ice Cream — you’ve captured the essence of what makes local businesses so special. The way you connected it with real roots and community warmth is inspiring. Posts like yours make Local Guides feel personal and meaningful.

TusharSuradkar · June 25, 2025, 1:47am

Thanks for the appreciation and wishes @Mohdmohdaljaman

TusharSuradkar · June 25, 2025, 1:48am

Thank you for the generous appreciation, dears @MathanVibranarayan and @K.K.Sharma ji

Rahul001 · June 25, 2025, 3:28am

Thank you @TusharSuradkar for sharing sustainable local ice cream shop in Mumbai.

Apart from taste & sustainable options, ice cream shops have creative designs for their cups. Above are from Naturals Ice cream.

Amitsharma007 · June 25, 2025, 5:54am

Good to see ice cream place of that old
Marking as submission for my challenge and hope will collect more and more similer authentic places

TusharSuradkar · June 25, 2025, 6:20am

Yes, this is an authentic place where the ice cream was started by a common man at his home back in 1976 and then expanded into franchisee system all over Maharashtra.

TusharSuradkar · June 25, 2025, 6:21am

These cups look so cool - I usually train them for my collections.
The parlor I visited was in Pune @Rahul001

Supriyadevkar · June 25, 2025, 6:56am

Thanks for sharing with us.Rajwadi kulfi is also one of the most recommended from this old mumbai icecream parlour.or try if possible guava icecream with spices which is also a different level of ice cream.

TusharSuradkar · June 25, 2025, 7:04am

Thank you for the recommendations @Supriyadevkar
Last time I spend talking with the shop owner, and did not get time to explore all flavors

NandKK · June 25, 2025, 7:08am

Such a delightful exploration and a great way to support local flavors and sustainability at the same time @TusharSuradkar ji. Old Mumbai Ice Cream sounds delightful.

TravellerG · July 4, 2025, 9:26am

Hello dear friend @TusharSuradkar
A post with roots to multiple CHALLENGES! Great
The photos look impressive…
Thank you for sharing…

TusharSuradkar · July 4, 2025, 9:28am

Thank you @TravellerG

In Pune, we have dozens of such locally rooted small businesses that have survived 80-100 or more years easily.

TravellerG · July 5, 2025, 12:12pm

That is really amazing, dear @TusharSuradkar